Somebody has to go to the bullpen, and it's not like there are any volunteers. Therefore, a decision will come down from management over the next week or two, and just like the other "non-Sabathias," Garcia is a candidate for removal.

Here's a breakdown of his performance.

Garcia as a Yankee

Like big Bartolo, Garcia wasn't guaranteed anything by the Yankees entering this season.

He was signed to a minor league contract but pitched well enough in spring training to crack the starting rotation.

Since mid-April—when he finally made his first Yankee start—Garcia has been among the league's most consistent pitchers.

He's made 20 starts in 2011 and has gone five innings or more 19 times.

Also true for 95 percent of his outings, Garcia has allowed four earned runs or fewer.

Simply put, the Yankees always have a chance to win with him on the mound.

Who was the Yankees best acquisition this offseason?

This guy, Freddy Garcia!

Bartolo Colon

Eric Chavez

Andruw Jones

Rafael Soriano

Russell Martin

His fastball isn't what it used to be. In fact, Garcia has to muscle up just to hit 90 mph!

But as a junk-baller, he's been surprisingly effective.

What Qualifies Him To Keep Starting

Garcia has shown no signs of slowing down, having won six of his last eight decisions to bump up his record from 4-5 to 10-7 and lower his ERA from 3.60 to 3.16.

Over that same 10-start span—nearly two months of games—Garcia hasn't given up a home run!

While he may be a fly-ball pitcher, Garcia has worked a split-finger into his repertoire.

Although opposing batters continue to make contact, they are unable to hit the ball solidly, which is usually good enough to get it out in homer-friendly Yankee Stadium.

Without the benefit of the long ball, it's been near-impossible for teams to score off of Garcia. That's because he's very comfortable dealing out of the stretch, even with runners in scoring position.

Maybe I understated it: Garcia is dominant in hairy situations.

He holds opponents to a .198 batting average and .572 OPS with RISP. And with bases loaded, Garcia shuts 'em down (1-for-8, 3K).

Also worth noting, Joe Girardi has been particularly protective of Garcia.

As efficient as Garcia is, it's shocking that his average start lasts only six innings. At only 91 pitches per outing this season, Freddy won't be subject to the same fatigue down the stretch as other 34-year-olds.